Week 6 May 28th

Roger Goodall (White House) 6-5-4 and Steve Walton (Black Horse ‘A’) 6-4-5 were both in astounding form as they clanged off 15 dolls for their respective teams. Goodall’s 15 came in White House home clash against New Club ‘A’ which they won 3-0. They won the first two legs at ease 28-20, 29-24. New club set the final leg with 26 and were on track to take the leg until White House anchorman Mick Phipps whipped off the four dolls needed to tie the leg and send it to a three sticker. New Club set with 9 which was no where near enough as White House passed that with two players spare to wrap up the maximum win. James Morrison top scored for New Club with a dozen dolls, (2-5-5).

Waltons 15 came in Black Horse ‘A’ 3-0 win at home to The Swan and how they needed him playing the perfect anchorman role. Swan set all three legs and could only muster up a set of 16 in the opening leg. Black Horse galloped past that with 24 which included Walton’s six. A set of 26 in the second leg was more challenging for The Horse. A steady reply from his teammates left Walton needing four dolls to win the leg and he was up to the task whipping off the dolls needed to give the Horse a 2-0 lead. Final leg a set of 24 by the Swan seemed a formality for The Horse when Pete Rampton started off with a six, however they collapsed after that for a bit but picked up near the end and left Walton needing four dolls again to win the leg. Once more it proved to be no problem for Walton as he went one better this time and clanged off five dolls to give a total of 26 and with it the leg and maximum win. Team mate Pete Rampton chipped in with 14 dolls (4-4-6), while Lee Thompson was top dog for The Swan with 13 dolls (3-5-5).

Littlemore British Legion ‘C’ struggles at home continue after they dropped the first leg to The Masons ‘A’ who could only set with 20. A poor start in reply by the Legion left anchor man Kevin Baker needing five to win. After missing with his first stick Baker whipped off the next four but just fell short with his final stick to give the Masons an early lead by the odd doll. Legion recovered well in the next two legs winning them both 25-18, 24-16 to turn the game around and record a 2-1 win. Baker was the only bright spot on the night with a baker’s dozen (4-4-5).
The first two legs between The Ampleforth Arms ‘A’ and Garsington Sports were very close. The Amp set 17 in the opening leg, and it seemed it would be enough as Garsington only had 7 on the board at the halfway stage in their throw. However, four dolls from anchorman Trevor Greenaway tied the leg to send it to a three sticker which the Amp won 9-6. Amp set and sneaked the second leg by the odd doll 18-17. They completed the whitewash in the final leg 19-14.
It was a clash of the two Legions, and Littlemore British Legion ‘A’ got off to a solid start at Yarnton British Legion winning the first leg 23-15. However, they capulated in the second leg, chasing a set of only 14 they incredibly could only hit 13 in reply to give Yarnton an unexpected point. They both raised their games in the final leg Littlemore setting and winning it 25-23.

In Section 2, Six Bells ‘C’ unbeaten run continues after their sixth straight victory this time at home to Rose Hill club. They comfortably won the first two legs 15-10, 23-15 but slipped up in the final leg with a set of 14, which Rose Hill passed by the odd doll thanks to anchorman Phil Hounslow whipping off the four dolls needed.
After losing their opening two games Black Horse ‘B’ made it four wins on the trot after they came away from WADs bar with all three points. It was a bad time for WADs to hit their worse score of the season losing all three legs 25-15, 15-11, 22-7. It was not unlucky thirteen for Alan Goodgame as he hit 5-4-4 for The Horse.
Newley promoted The Tandem are finding life difficult after they fell to a 3-0 defeat at home to Duke Of Monmouth. It was a straight forward win for The Duke winning all three legs 18-13, 16-13, 19-8. Adam Baker top scored for The Duke with a dozen dolls (3-5-4).

Queens Head ‘A’ lost their first three games of the season but have turned it around and now have won three on the bounce, their latest a 2-1 win against The Blackbird. Queens won the opener 20-12 and then set 19 in the second leg. A good start by The Blackbird in reply was damaged by a mini collapse in the middle however, a revival by the tail saw them over the line with a score of 22. Blackbird set the final and deciding leg with only 13 which was never going to be enough as Queens hit 18 in reply to win the leg and game. Dave Matthews was in top form for The Queens with 13 dolls (4-4-5).
After winning their first game of the season it has gone down hill dramatically for Cowley Workers as they lost their fifth consecutive game on the bounce, this time 3-0 at Donnington Club ‘B’. Workers lost the first leg 22-8, drew the second 12-12 but lost on three sticks, and lost the last leg 18-9.

New Club ‘B’ continue to rule the roost in Section 3 with their sixth straight win, this time against Red Lion Yarnton who hold up the table. It was a straight forward victory for the Club as they won all three legs 16-7, 21-10, 15-9.
Masons Arms ‘B’ fell to an unexpected home defeat to Bletchingdon Sports 2-1 where only one doll separated the teams overall. Sportsmen set the opening leg with 15 and a poor start by Masons left anchorman Joe Bandrowski needing all six to tie. He gave it a good effort but fell two short to give Bletchingdon an early lead. Masons levelled in the next leg setting and winning it 16-12. Masons set in the final leg with a decent 17 and at the halfway stage in return Bletch only had 10 on the board. However, they recovered and left anchorman Wayne Harwood to whip off the three dolls needed to win the leg and with it the game with 18.
Donnington Club ‘A’ beat Littlemore British Legion ‘B’ on their own patch 2-1. It started off well for the Legion when they won the first leg 15-13. Donnington levelled in the second leg on three sticks after it was tied 13-13. Legion set 13 in the final leg however it was to be no problem for Donnington as they whacked in a very impressive 25 in reply.
Vikings Sports ‘B’ are still seeking their first win after they lost for the sixth time at home, this time to Queens Head ‘B’ 2-1. It started off well for Vikings when they set and won the opening leg 13-12. A set of 8 in the second leg did not trouble the Queens who hit 13 in reply to level the game. Final and deciding leg Vikings set again, this time with 11 and it looked like it was going to be enough as Queens only had 4 on the board with half the team thrown. However, they improved, and it was down to anchorman Jack Wells to knock off the three dolls needed to win the leg by the slightest of margins with 12.

Only one doll separated Littlemore Rugby club and The Cricketers all night however the legs were not as close, and the Cricketers batted away the Ruby club to record a 2-1 win. Cricketers won the first leg 12-9, Rugby club levelled in the next 15-9, with Cricketers setting and winning the final leg 15-11.

In Section 4 basement boys White Hart scored more dolls than their hosts Vikings Sports ‘C’ but still managed to lose the game. Chasing a set of 10 in the first leg White Hart banged in an impressive 15 in reply. They then set 9 in the second leg which was not quite enough as Vikings sneaked past that with 10. White Hart set the final leg with 10 and Vikings had anchorman Chris Brown to thank as he whipped off the three dolls needed to win the leg by the odd doll with 11 and with it the game to leave White Hart still seeking the sweet smell of victory.
Six Bells ‘B’ visited Red Lion Cassington and stifled their roar as they came away with a 2-1 win. Lion set and won the opening leg 13-8. The second leg was tied 11-11 with Bells wining it on three sticks. The Bells then completed the comeback in the final leg 12-7.
There was some good throwing between Kidlington FC and Headington Con club with Kidlington hitting their best score of the season. Con club took an early lead in the first leg setting an impressive 19 which Kidlington replied well with 14. A set of 7 in the second leg by Con club was no where near enough as the football club ran past that with another 14. Con club set the final leg with 11 and it looked like it would be enough to win the leg when in reply Kidlington only had 5 on the board with two to go. Scott Wiggins clanged off 3 dolls and left anchorman Daryl Connelly the task to whip off the 4 dolls needed to win the leg by the odd doll with 12.
Golden Ball visited Catherine Wheel and came away with a 2-1 win in the leg scores of 7-14, 17-10, 12-11.

SIXERS: R.Goodall (White House) S.Walton (Black Horse ‘A’) P.Rampton (Black Horse 'A')
BLOBBERS: W.Cormack (Bletchingdon Sports) D.Rees (White Hart) J.Lester (Six Bells ‘B’) G.Howell (Catherine Wheel)

TOP DOLL SCORERS
15: R.Goodall (White House) S.Walton (Black Horse 'A')
14: P.Rampton (Black Horse ‘A’)
13: A.Goodgame (Black Horse ‘A’) D.Matthews (Queens Head ‘A’)
L.Thompson (The Swan) K.Baker (Littlemore B.L. ‘C’)

TOP LEG SCORE: White House 29

TOP SCORE OVER 3 LEGS: White House 83

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